Crime in Banstead Village: statistics, rates and trends
755 crimes were recorded in Banstead Village in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Banstead Village at a glance
- Crime trends in Banstead Village
- Types of crime in Banstead Village
- Banstead Village compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Banstead Village
- What happened after crimes were reported in Banstead Village
- Population and deprivation in Banstead Village
- Questions about crime in Banstead Village
- About this data
755 crimes were recorded in Banstead Village in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 299 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Banstead Village has the 1,735th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Banstead Village | Reigate and Banstead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 755 | 11,197 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.9 | 70.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,102 | 159,134 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Banstead Village was highest in the year to July 2019 (963 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (649). Over the whole period it fell 14%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 755 | 82.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 870 | 95.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 766 | 84.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 649 | 71.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 723 | 79.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 887 | 97.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 879 | 96.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 963 | 105.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 881 | 96.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 58 |
| June 2026 | 67 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 64 |
| March 2026 | 96 |
| February 2026 | 66 |
| January 2026 | 55 |
| December 2025 | 48 |
| November 2025 | 62 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 72 |
| August 2025 | 82 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Banstead Village over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for other crime.
The largest increases were in burglary (+60%) and vehicle crime (+46%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-62%) and other theft (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 299 | 32.8 | 0.96 | -18% |
| Other crime | 97 | 10.7 | 5.05 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 79 | 8.7 | 0.57 | -6% |
| Public order | 60 | 6.6 | 0.99 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 54 | 5.9 | 1.20 | +46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 4.3 | 0.63 | +22% |
| Burglary | 32 | 3.5 | 0.99 | +60% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 3.4 | 0.41 | -62% |
| Other theft | 24 | 2.6 | 0.41 | -38% |
| Drugs | 23 | 2.5 | 0.77 | +10% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.9 | 0.65 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.57 | +67% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.27 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Banstead Village
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Banstead Village recorded 299 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 39.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Banstead Village
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Banstead Village recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Banstead Village
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Banstead Village recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Banstead Village
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Banstead Village recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Banstead Village
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Banstead Village recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Banstead Village
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Banstead Village recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Banstead Village
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Banstead Village recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Banstead Village
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Banstead Village recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Banstead Village
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Banstead Village recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Banstead Village
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Banstead Village recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Banstead Village
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Banstead Village recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Banstead Village
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Banstead Village recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Banstead Village
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Banstead Village recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Banstead Village
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Banstead Village recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Banstead Village, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Banstead Village.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Banstead Village |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nork | 396 | 40.4 | -51% |
| Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne | 444 | 44.5 | -46% |
| Tattenham Corner & Preston | 835 | 78.1 | -6% |
| Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton | 479 | 43.9 | -47% |
| Hooley, Merstham & Netherne | 976 | 82.7 | -0% |
| Redhill West & Wray Common | 975 | 85.2 | +3% |
| Reigate | 960 | 87.3 | +5% |
| Redhill East | 1,111 | 109.2 | +32% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Banstead Village over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Prison | 291 |
| On or near B2217 | 40 |
| On or near High Street | 40 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near Neville Close | 21 |
| On or near The Horseshoe | 19 |
| On or near Garden Close | 18 |
| On or near Daniel Way | 17 |
| On or near Avenue Road | 13 |
| On or near B2219 | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Banstead Village over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 240 | 31.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 186 | 24.6% |
| Under investigation | 87 | 11.5% |
| Not recorded | 79 | 10.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 61 | 8.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 59 | 7.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.2% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Banstead Village has an estimated population of 9,102. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Banstead Village sits in decile 8.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Banstead Village |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.4% |
| Social rented homes | 6.9% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 |
Is Banstead Village a safe place to live?
Banstead Village recorded 82.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Banstead Village?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 299 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other crime (97).
Is crime in Banstead Village going up or down?
Recorded crime in Banstead Village was down 13% on the year before: 755 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 870 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Banstead Village?
Banstead Village is policed by Surrey. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Banstead Village. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.